Methods of separation, including a larger wingspan, underparts often tinged pink and five brownish lines in the cilia near the base of the hindwing (see here) are thought to be unreliable.
Only reliable method of separation can be made by dissection of the genitalia. When recording please note how identification has been determined.
Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required
Recorded in 25 (36%) of 69 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2019. Additional Stats
Hawk moths
